Collapsible baby bed



Dec. 12, 1950 G, A, SOLE ET A 2,533,970

COLLAPSIBLE BABY BED Filed Oct. 25, 1948 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 I 2 i Fay. I, J

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COLLAPSIBLE BABY BED Filed Oct. 25, 1948 2 SheetsSheet 2 INVENTOR. 29 650505 A. 50i [mu 7. SOLE ATTIC! RNEYB Patented Dec. 12, 1950 COLLAPSIBLE BABYBEI)" George A. Sole and Ethel T. Sole, Traverse City, Mich.

Applicationoctober 25, I946, SerialNo. 56,3574

2 Claims.

This invention relates more particularly to a crib which can be folded into a compact unit when not being used.

An object of the invention is to provide a babys crib which is capable of being quickly opened and closed without the use of any tool.

Another object of the invention is to provide a babys crib which can be collapsed or folded into a small unit so that it will occupy a very little space when not being used.

to a crib for a baby, and 1 A further object of the invention is to provide a babys crib which is extremely simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this application, and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of the crib for a baby, according to the present invention;

Figure 2 is a plan view taken on the line 2-2 of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on the line 3--3 of Figure 1;

Figure 4 is a sectional view taken on the line 4-4 of Figure 2;

Figure 5 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on the line 5-5 of Figure 4;

Figure 6 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on the line 6-6 of Figure 4;

Figure '7 is a side elevational view showing the crib in collapsed or folded position;

Figure 8 is a side elevational view, with parts broken away and a section, showing the position of the floor when the crib is in collapsed position.

Referring in detail to the drawings, the babys crib is preferably fabricated of wood and is rectangular in shape when extended, and comprises a pair of spaced, parallel, vertically-disposed flat end members It! and l l. Arranged at each corner of the crib and secured to the end members is a vertically-disposed post or standard l2 having a caster wheel 29 on its lower end. A pair of horizontallydisposed spaced braces [3 are arranged contiguous to the inner surface of each of the end members 10 and II and extend between the complemental posts l2 and are secured to the latter. A vertically-disposed support member I6 is arranged longitudinally along the outer surface of each of the posts 12 and is secured to the latter, there being a plurality of slots I1 formed in the support members l6 for a purpose to be subsequently described.

A pairof vertically-disposed, spaced, parallel "collapsible sidewalls M are provided for the crib, and-each of the side walls is composed --of diagonally-disposed bars 23 and 24, which are pivotally'connected to each other at their junc tion by rivets 25 to constitute a lazy tongs assembly. The ends of the lazy tongs assembly are pivotally connected to the support members it by means of pins or rivets 18 which project through the slots I! so that the lazy tongs can be moved'irom extended position (Figures 1 and'2) tothe collapsed or folded position- (Figures-7 and 8).

A guard rail l9 provided with a longitudinally extending groove 26 for receiving the upper ends of the lazy tongs assembly is adapted to be positioned along the upper ends of the lazy tongs assembly for covering the upper ends of the latter to afford protection to the child from the projectlng upper ends of the bars 23 and 24 in the event the child attempts to climb out of the crib.

A steel strap 2| is arranged transversely across the bottom of the crib intermediate the ends of the latter, the strap 2| being provided with bent apertured ends 22 which are arranged between the lower ends of the bars 23 and 24 of the lazy tongs assembly. The rivet 25 of the lazy tongs assembly passes through the aperture in the ends 22 to thereby dependingly support the strap 2i. The strap 21 provides a support for the crib floor when the crib is in extended or operative position. The floor embodies a pair of sections 26 and 21 arranged in end-to-end relation and having their meeting ends hingedly connected together by a pair of hinges 23. The other ends of the floor sections 26 and 21 are hingedly connected by hinges 36 to the braces It which are secured to the end member Ill and II. A pair of finger-engaging openings 3| are provided in the floor sections 26 and 21 for lifting the latter when the crib is to be collapsed or folded.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that a baby crib has been provided which is ideal for many purposes. The crib may be collapsed, Figures 7 and 8, and stored in a small apartment, or carried in an automobile. The crib is provided with casters 2?: which permit the crib to be easily moved from one place to another. Further, a guard rail l9 covers the upper ends of the lazy tongs structure for preventing the child from injuring itself on the latter. The crib includes a steel strap 2| which extends below the transverse center of the floor and provides a support for the latter when the crib is being used.

As many embodiments may be made of this inventive concept, and as many modifications may be made in the embodiment hereinbefore shown and described, it is to be understood that all matter herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

We claim:

1. In a baby's crib, a pair of vertically-disposed end members, a paircf vertically disposed, spaced, parallel standards secured to each of said :end members, a pair of vertically-disposed, spaced, parallel, collapsible side walls, each embodying .a plurality of diagonally-disposed bars pivotally connected together at their junctures, extending between said end members and secured to said standards, a horizontally-disposed brace arranged contiguous to the inner surface of each of said end members and secured to the latter, a 'floor arranged below said side walls and embodying a pair of sectionsrarranged in end-to-end relation, said floor sections being bingedly connected together adjacent their meeting ends, said sections having their other ends hingedly connected to said bracesya guard ra-il arranged along the upper ends of said bars for protecting the occupant of the crib from the latter, and a steel strap arranged transversely below said floor and secured to said side walls for supporting said floor when said crib is occupied.

2. In a .baby s crib, a pair of end members, a pair of standards secured to each of said end members, a pair of collapsible side walls each embodying a plurality of diagonally disposed bars 7 pivotally connected together at their junctures extending between said end members and secured to said standards, a horizontally disposed brace arranged contiguous to the inner surface of each of said end members and secured to the latter, a floor arranged below said side walls and embodying :a pair of sections arranged in end-to-end relation, said (floor sections being ihingedly connected together adjacent their meeting ends, said sections having their other ends hingedly connected .to said braces, means arranged along the upper ends of said bars for protecting the occupant'of the crib from the latter, and a strap arranged below said floor and secured to said side walls for supporting said floor when the crib is occupied. V

. GEORGE A. SOLE.

ETHEL T. SOLE.

REFERENCES CITED Number Name Date 609,591 Ashwell Aug. .23, 1898 1,312,870 Petterson Aug. 12., 1919 1,429,335 Gabriel Sept. 19, 1922 30 2,448,237 Sole Aug. 31, 1948 

